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Pivoting or power through in job search

Applied to 500+ jobs, landed 5 interviews and 1 internship, still struggling to find a job

What I wish I knew
"More about the job market and how to increase chances of getting hired"
If I could tell you one thing
"Keep applying and don't give up, consider alternative paths in tech"
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Clear regret.
The downsides outweighed what was gained.
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